Conservatives hold conference on banning Critical Race Theory, Common Core
Over 40 people attended Saturday’s conference at New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Indian Springs.
Education
Increases in funding for scholarship, grants for students
One of those is the need-based Alabama Student Assistance Program. It received a 23.39 percent increase from last year.
June 14, 2021
Growing majority of Alabamians want more spent on education, survey says
Respondents were divided on how to pay for it, but most think that internet sales taxes should be distributed differently.
Lawmakers critical of Ivey’s veto to delay retention portion of the Literacy Act
Ivey vetoed a bill that would have delayed portions of the Alabama Literacy Act. The bill had broad, bipartisan support.
Alabama PACT board approves 10 percent increase for tuition, fees
The board approved a 10 percent increase to the current rate paid by the PACT Program for tuition and fees.
May 26, 2021
Trial delayed for defendants in virtual schools fraud case
Athens Superintendent Trey Holladay, his wife and another Athens Schools employee face multiple fraud charges.
Four new Community College System trustees sworn in, new board leadership selected
The board selected Milton Davis as chairman, replacing outgoing board member Al Thompson, who served as chair since 2015.
May 20, 2021
Governor announces new first class Pre-K classrooms in first round of funding
New classrooms will expand access to the state-funded, voluntary pre-kindergarten program to 24,714 children.
May 19, 2021
Acting president appointed at Trenholm State Community College
Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced the appointment of Dr. Kemba Chambers as acting president of Trenholm State Community College.
May 12, 2021
Judson College board votes to close the college, file for bankruptcy
The college will close after the summer term ends on July 31.